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Posted on: May 16, 2017

Town Board Authorizes Demolition of Severely Blighted House at 59 Mastic Boulevard, Mastic

Farmingville, NY – Brookhaven Town Councilman Dan Panico, Supervisor Ed Romaine and fellow Town Board Members unanimously approved the demolition of 59 Mastic Boulevard in the Hamlet of Mastic, denying the request for an extension of time from the attorney who represented the loan servicer on the mortgage. These actions were made at a public hearing on the matter that was held during the May 11, 2017 Town Board Meeting.

Under the law, the Town grants a property owner 30 days to rectify code violations and/or demolish the structure. Councilman Panico voiced his concern over affording any more time in this particular instance, noting that the house was vacant and had been notorious for code violations as well as a source of neighbor’s complaints since 2011.

“The demolition of this dilapidated house is absolutely necessary,” said Councilman Panico. “It is a serious threat to the health, safety and welfare of surrounding residents, and we will continue to do whatever is necessary to move our communities forward.”